• Judge Thone reported that because of the better weather the county has been able to get a lot of good road work done.

“I know it needs to be done, and as soon as we get around to it, we will try to fix all the problems we can. I know some of you have been getting some phone calls from the citizens around,” he said. “The contract has been awarded on Liberty Road bus turn lane in front of the school. It went to Hard Rock Construction.

“We are doing some work on the right-of-ways, getting some poles moved. Also, the contract on the completion of the Old Booneville Highway, they have finished the overlay out there. Sometime in June, that contract will complete the job. I want to congratulate JP Bood Keathley. He has been appointed by the Governor to the Board of Directors of Rural Development. As a matter of fact, their yearly meeting starts tomorrow in Hot Springs. He is going down there. Maybe he will get some good information and will give us an update next month.”

• Thone announced there needs to be a joint meeting of the Budget and Jail Committees sometime in the near future to discuss issues of the sales tax and jail construction. Justice Crawford inquired if they would be the only issue on the ballot. Judge Thone said that an amendment to sell the Dardanelle Hospital might possibly be on this ballot, also. It is required by law to hold an election before this sale. Justice Crawford said the sales tax issue should be the only issue on this ballot.

• Rep. John Catlett was scheduled to speak to the court on recent legislative updates. He asked to reschedule for next month.

• Judge Thone asked Clerk Barnett to read Resolution No. 2013-9. This is a resolution admitting the City of Havana to the District Court system of Yell County. Judge Thone explained that this is basically the same resolution as was adopted for the City of Belleville. The City of Havana is exploring the possibility of hiring a part-time marshal for city law enforcement. Justice Keathley inquired if all other cities are part of the District Court system. Judge Thone replied that Havana is the last one to be admitted. Judge Crawford inquired if the City of Belleville employs a part-time deputy. Judge Thone said they do not. On a voice vote, all were in favor.

• Judge Thone asked Clerk Barnett to read Appropriation Ordinance No. 2013-11. This is an appropriation ordinance amending the 2013 County Budget. Justice Crawford made a motion to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 2013-11. Justice Garner seconded the motion. Judge Thone stated that this is mostly grant funds appropriated. Clerk Barnett explained the new monies in the Health Department were a result of adding a part-time employee that was already a county employee for retirement. YES: Carter, Crawford, Greg Dixon, Garner, Keathley, Martin, Randall, Spencer, and Hicks. NO: None.

• Justice Crawford made a motion to re-appoint Harold Blalock to the Juvenile Detention Center Board. Justice Martin seconded the motion. On a voice vote, all were in favor.

• Casey Scarborough, Yell County Extension Agent staff chair, spoke to the court about the 2013 County Profile booklet she provided to all members. Judge Thone expressed his appreciation to the Yell County Extension Service for their hard work.

• Rose Staton reported the gun show held at the Millsap Senior Center netted a profit of $ 2,452.52. Judge Thone also expressed his appreciation to Rose and Justice Keathley for their efforts. She also reported a Wellness Seminar held at the center. Judge Thone reported that a meeting will be held Friday at the Association of Arkansas Counties to discuss the new legislation that will be implemented this year. Justice Keathley reported a tragedy in which Bobby Gist lost his life in an accident.